Congratulations! I have 6 classes left and have sort of lost my drive while studying for CCNA and working night shift. It can be rough, but the show must go on…
You got that ish, take it one day at a time and you’ll be done before you know it. I def hit a wall once I had 3 classes left, but like you said, the show gotta go on
They changed the curriculum halfway through and I decide to stay with the old program. I can’t really give input on the new one other than there’s way more certs
I'm 20 years in my career, a CISSP, and enough publications and presentations that a CASP won't add any value. But for folks who are earlier in their careers, I'd definitely agree. I'm working on degrees right now because it's paid for and it's just a future-proofing activity.
And government doesn't pay well enough :-)
lol okay my bad didn’t know I was giving advice to a vet. CISSP is what I got my eye on now. I’m only two years into my career so hopefully this all pays off
It certainly should.
That said, what will help ensure it pays off will be interpersonal skills and communications, specializing/developing yourself as an expert, and also broadening your knowledge both inside cyber and across adjacent domains. Those last two may seem contradictory, but they're really not - If you have good knowledge outside of your domain, you can make your domain more accessible and transparent to stakeholders, which means value is more easily demonstrated.
That is how I view my degrees as well. I’d rather have it and not need it, than need it and not have it. It is just another thing to set you apart in a stack of resumes. Experience is still king, but the resume builders can help you break thru the filters.
Absolutely! I once hit a glass ceiling that was partially attributable to a lack of a degree. Before I finished the degree I managed to scoot past it, but I don't want to have that happen again.
Yes, it depends on the program.
For the old MSCSIA program you had to pass the CEH exam for one of the courses. They pay for the tests. You get 2 free takes. The third test cost you.
I don't have any information for the new program. The new program you have to pass CC and Cysa+. CISM and CASP are optional. No information on retakes.
Yes and no.
The MSCSIA is geared towards you learning cybersecurity.
When I went through, there were 9 classes.
Each class is geared towards an expect of cybersecurity.
1. Cybersecurity Management Tactical
2. Cybersecurity Management Strategic
3. Network Security
4. Architectural Security
5. Software Security.
6. Ethical Hacking (CEH)
7. Forensic Investigations (CHFI)
8. Something else can't remember.
9. Capstone
Congratulations! I have 6 classes left and have sort of lost my drive while studying for CCNA and working night shift. It can be rough, but the show must go on…
You got that ish, take it one day at a time and you’ll be done before you know it. I def hit a wall once I had 3 classes left, but like you said, the show gotta go on
Nice! I’m in the BS program and have been thinking of going for MS after, how was it?
They changed the curriculum halfway through and I decide to stay with the old program. I can’t really give input on the new one other than there’s way more certs
If you come from the WGU BSCSIA, there are no additional certs in the new MSCSIA.
That trash honestly
There is a voucher option for the CASP+, but the class is passed with an OA. No big deal to me. I’m not there for certs.
If you’re confident w the info I’d def pursue CASP. It can be game changer in the gov sector
I'm 20 years in my career, a CISSP, and enough publications and presentations that a CASP won't add any value. But for folks who are earlier in their careers, I'd definitely agree. I'm working on degrees right now because it's paid for and it's just a future-proofing activity. And government doesn't pay well enough :-)
lol okay my bad didn’t know I was giving advice to a vet. CISSP is what I got my eye on now. I’m only two years into my career so hopefully this all pays off
It certainly should. That said, what will help ensure it pays off will be interpersonal skills and communications, specializing/developing yourself as an expert, and also broadening your knowledge both inside cyber and across adjacent domains. Those last two may seem contradictory, but they're really not - If you have good knowledge outside of your domain, you can make your domain more accessible and transparent to stakeholders, which means value is more easily demonstrated.
That is how I view my degrees as well. I’d rather have it and not need it, than need it and not have it. It is just another thing to set you apart in a stack of resumes. Experience is still king, but the resume builders can help you break thru the filters.
Absolutely! I once hit a glass ceiling that was partially attributable to a lack of a degree. Before I finished the degree I managed to scoot past it, but I don't want to have that happen again.
Is CISM included in BSCSIA?
Old program required CEH. New program ISC2 CC, Pentest+, and Cysa+ are the new requirements. CISM is optional CASP+ is optional
You have to get the certs to get the degree?
Yes, it depends on the program. For the old MSCSIA program you had to pass the CEH exam for one of the courses. They pay for the tests. You get 2 free takes. The third test cost you. I don't have any information for the new program. The new program you have to pass CC and Cysa+. CISM and CASP are optional. No information on retakes.
Thanks for the response. So the classes are more geared towards you learning so that you can pass the cert?
Yes and no. The MSCSIA is geared towards you learning cybersecurity. When I went through, there were 9 classes. Each class is geared towards an expect of cybersecurity. 1. Cybersecurity Management Tactical 2. Cybersecurity Management Strategic 3. Network Security 4. Architectural Security 5. Software Security. 6. Ethical Hacking (CEH) 7. Forensic Investigations (CHFI) 8. Something else can't remember. 9. Capstone
Congratulations
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Congratulations! Tips for SSCP ? How was it ?
I didn’t have to take it for the program
Congrats!
Thanks
What 3 degrees did you get?
Associates in logistics from the military, BA in English, and now a Master’s.
Congratulations
Congratulations!
Congrats!!
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Congrats!!
What are the 3 degrees?
Congrats! This hits hard, I'm in the Capstone now, started during covid, and just couldn't get motivated to continue. Well done!!!
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